Bar Character and Fitness Requirements

Every American jurisdiction in which you may practice law after graduation from law school requires each applicant for admission to the bar to meet character and fitness requirements as a condition of eligibility for admission. You are encouraged, as you go through the law school application process and before you enter law school, to determine the requirements of the jurisdiction(s) where you intend to practice law. If you are uncertain where you will practice law, you may wish to review the Standard NCBE Character and Fitness Application, titled Request for Preparation of a Character Report, of the National Conference of Bar Examiners, which is used by a number of jurisdictions’ bar admission authorities. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available at www.ncbex.org.

J.D. Curriculum

The Georgia State Law J.D. curriculum is engaging and challenging, starting with your first semester in Lawyering Foundations, through required courses, such as Constitutional Law and Evidence. As a second-year student, you’ll begin tailoring your courses to explore your interests and meet your career goals. Course offerings cover almost all aspects of public and private law.